The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1887-11-03
DEPARTMENT NEWS.
DELAWARE


Peter b. Aynrs. Wilmington: Oct ls 1887. will be
day long 10 be remembered by Admiral Du Point
Post, No.. For some time arrangements have been
going on preparator TO visiting Philadelphia during
The unvhiling of the memorial statue OF Gen Geo
q. Meade. On that morning the Post assembled nj
Their Headquarters 49, strong, ia uniform preceded
by Their band OF 80 pieces under the leadership of
Comrade Hyatt, "a thorough musician. This was
The hrst appearance of the band upon our streets
and elelted much praise from the people did the
Post The trip up the beautiful Delaware was an
enjoyable one; the band played and everybody was
happy. landing WAS made at Marcus Hook and
chester, IA. where numerous comrades Joined our
ranks md sweed the number 10 quite 200 Ar
irving at Philadelphia the Post wac met by Gen
winfield Scott Post, No. ia, OF the Department OF
pennsylvania, aud escorted 10 their hcaduuarteis
ON Ridge avenue above Twentieth street. Dinner
wac served, and AT 1890 O'Clock both Posts went 10
place OF formation, Twentieth and Marsien streets
Alter the dedication services were over the Posts
tamped their way back 10 Twentieth aud Oxford
sireets-OXfOrd HAll-where a magnificent sumner
was awaiting the tired, dusty veterans. AL were
hungry hnd every one enjoyed the banquN The
tables were cleared away at 1880 O'clock and a
Campfire opened under charge Of that veteran
President. Comrade DR. Ferguson, OF Post ia
hpeeches were made, songs were sung and everv-
body enjoyed himself The orator of the evening
was the Rev. MIR. Morrison, who paid a splendid
trlbnte TO Gen Meade aud his soldiers. The pleas
ing feature oil the evening was the presentation of "A
handsome gold -headed cane by Commander r. b
Ayhrs, OF Post 2 10 Commander George McMullcn
oi Post ll1 The comrade WAS totally surprised
and vet very much pleased aud RESPONDED brieav
Post z Jeff Philadeiphia al O'Clock a. M, tired
and satisfied.
ILLINOIS.
w. S. Hancock Post No. $50. Chicago. has moved
Into the new hall No. 1863 North avenue and dedi
Gated d 10 the Of the Post and the Grand Armv
Saturday evening, Oct 20 Great preparniions
were being made for this occasion. aud the com.
rades and friends who attended certainly had an
enjoyable time
Godfrey weitzel Post. No l25. Chicago. gave t,s
fourth annual ball at Van Buren's Hall recently
Wa a grand success, and the young folks were
We'll pleased, especially the Sons of Veterans This
Post has IN rehearsal new military drama IIis
Last Scout by Mn. hoffman. which will ne
presented about Nov. ~ at Van Burct's Hall with
camp aud Held life aud tablcaun The ulav has
been dedicated 10 the Post and il based llpon
"reminiscences Of tae scouting in Missouri l,y Oman
tFell. ~ guam
Tie Post nj Palestine lost all it's effects by Gre
Oct i. ~ N
cerro Gordo Post No. 2lo. is organizing oamp
OF hons Of Veterans at Cerro Gordo
IOWA.
The increase OF membership In Iowa during IN,
last siG lnonthsis 1916.
MASSACHUSETTS,
Theodore Winthrop Post No IS, Chelsea a civ
ing series OF Saturday evening hops.
MICHIGAN.
Charles Dean. White Hall: " IT, Perry Post No
q, held "a Campfire recently at which ID was pre
scented with a beautiful memorial record book pur
chased by citizens of this place The hall wa,
crowded with auditors. aud the oerernonV l,as,ec
on very pleasantiy. The book, which excited gen
efal admiration. contains ample number of ex
9ulsllely engraved pages, upon which the military
record oi each soldier iE 10 be written together
with brief recital OF the important events Of li,
service, memorial resolutions etc IL also con
taine a burial record, appendix aud other uscfu
features. IL b. elegantly bound in red Rnssir
heather Win ths Inscription la gold letters Ia